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SURVIVING & THRIVING

How surviving child abuse, infidelity, divorce, and starting over at 40 helped me thrive.

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  1. Issue · Sep 29, 2026

    WHISKERS of HOPE (opens the original)

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    As we think about animal abuse, we often think only of the physical and visible pain they endure. But for the surviving animals, the battle is often the one happening beneath the surface that we can’t see. It happens after they have been rescued.Leave a commentTrauma leaves more than physical scars because it rewires their entire nervous system. An animal’s world is turned upside down, keeping them constantly on guard.This week, we want to explore the long-term impact of

  2. Issue · Sep 22, 2026

    “PAW PRINTS of RESILIENCE” (opens the original)

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    This is the second week of the series “We All Have Tales,” and it focuses on the silent, often overlooked issue of neglect and abandonment. Acts of cruelty often catch headlines, while the quiet suffering of animals left behind, denied care or a place to call home, is devastating as well.Today we shed light on the harsh realities animals face and the remarkable resilience they show when finally given a second chance. The effects of neglect and abandonment on an animal leave scars that are far de

  3. Issue · Sep 15, 2026

    BARK OF THE BARKLESS (opens the original)

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    Welcome to “We All Have Tales.” In this first week of the series, we will discuss the different forms of animal abuse that innocent animals suffer every day. From neglect to emotional trauma and exploitation, animals experience unimaginable suffering at the hands of human beings.By understanding the abuse animals suffer, we can build a more compassionate world where every animal is treated with kindness and respect.NEGLECT “When Care is Withheld”It is the most common form of animal abuse. It inc

  4. Issue · Sep 8, 2026

    WE ALL HAVE TALES (opens the original)

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    Welcome to “WE ALL HAVE TALES,” a six-week series that looks into the journeys of survival and resilience of our furry friends. This will be a series that exposes the various forms of abuse that innocent animals endure. It will bring awareness to their struggles and show ways we can help them recover and thrive. Animals face everything from neglect and abandonment to cruelty and exploitation, along with other unspeakable crimes against the innocent animals we love.Shared stories showing love and

  5. Issue · Sep 4, 2026

    GUILTY OR INNOCENT (opens the original)

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    Years ago, while living in the West Palm Beach area, I served on a jury for a murder trial that brought back memories today. The Clancey case, with all the confusion it has stirred up, brought me back to that week and the trial’s outcome.Certainly, the lives of three innocent children taken were similar to the baby in a highchair who was shot and killed during a drug bust gone wrong.As jurors, we were presented with evidence that seemed hard-clad. The prosecution provided evidence of phone calls

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